I had this happen previously as well. I placed a barrel and came back because I decided to leave one more bit of gear only to find it had disappeared entirely. I raided another person's barrel and the act of getting into it caused it to disappear entirely a few minutes later when I returned to leave a note.

I noticed this as well, but I wasn't there at restart. I made one, then came back the next day and it was entirely gone. I couldn't decide if it was just a glitch or if maybe they weren't persistent unless you were actively using them. I'd planned to do some testing, but apparently I don't have to now.

Having made natural rope and twine, it is painfully easy after you know how. you can make a strong rope out of plastic bags, toilet paper. Just about anything with length to it. I'd love to see plant fiber be something you can use to make rope, but I agree that using rope/twine/duct-tape/etc would be a good idea as well.

Really? I must have missed it in the changelog. That really sucks. One more manufactured item that has to be found to have a character without manufactured items. I guess this can be closed now then.